DSP-Direct Support Professional - PT Periodic Respite

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Description

• Work with each participant to meet the goals they have set for themselves in their Person Centered Individual Program Plan/Person Centered Individual Service Plan.
• Provide training/active treatment to each participant that will enhance their daily living skills; meal preparation, household chores, money management, shopping, communication skills, social skills and positive behaviors.
• Provide or assist participants with meeting their personal hygiene needs including bathing, nail care, shaving, oral care, toileting and dressing.
• Strictly adhere to each participant’s risk plan, dining plan, wellness plan and, if applicable, seizure plan.
• May be required to provide transportation for participants to medical appointments, social outings and other scheduled activities.
• Provide and/or assist with lifting, turning, moving, positioning, and transporting participants into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc. (as needed).
• Attend 90 day, annual, or IDT meetings if requested.
• For each shift worked document all required information including: services rendered per each participant’s PCISP/PCIPP, any significant issues involving the participant requiring intervention by a health care professional, case manager, behavior specialist or BDDS staff and documentation of one or more distinct actions or behaviors for each participant served during the shift.
• Complete all required forms for each participant, i.e. behavior tracking, task element progress, sleep tracking.
• If a participant chooses not to participate in the upkeep of their home, including meal prep and personal care, it is the staff’s responsibility to make sure the home is an appropriate environment.
• Assist in the update of each participant’s property list as needed.
• Assist in the upkeep of all participants’ financial records in the home. This includes all participants’ cash ledgers, budget sheets, and receipts. Submit these items to the fiscal department as required.
• Conduct monthly safety drills according to the Safety and Security Procedures.
• Provide medical assistance to participants as needed. Regularly complete all required medical routines and documentation. Address participants’ medical issues proactively.
• Assist participants with operation, usage, and maintenance of adaptive devices.
• Administer medications as directed and document appropriately using the Electronic Medication Administration program or paper MAR if necessary.
• Routinely promote the mission and values of KCARC through personal example, providing educational opportunities, communicating with honesty, inviting input and expecting mutual accountability.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality at all times, as well as a positive attitude within the work environment.
• Be able to frequently lift 75 pounds independently and over 75 pounds with assistance.
• Follow all policies, procedures or regulations set by local, state and federal regulatory agencies, including ISO standards.
• All other duties deemed necessary.
• Additional hours if needed are mandatory

• Work with each participant to meet the goals they have set for themselves in their Person Centered Individual Program Plan/Person Centered Individual Service Plan.
• Provide training/active treatment to each participant that will enhance their daily living skills; meal preparation, household chores, money management, shopping, communication skills, social skills and positive behaviors.
• Provide or assist participants with meeting their personal hygiene needs including bathing, nail care, shaving, oral care, toileting and dressing.
• Strictly adhere to each participant’s risk plan, dining plan, wellness plan and, if applicable, seizure plan.
• May be required to provide…